Volkswagen Passat GTE Hybrid Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1600 kg kg with this Volkswagen.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance

Weight

The Volkswagen Passat GTE Hybrid with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general good. If the hybrid battery is not completely empty. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-150 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Weight ratio: 65% (73% of kerbweight) 1250 kg 1922 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
200 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg 450 kg 500 kg 600 kg 700 kg 800 kg

Caravan
-150 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg

A User Payload of -150 kg in the caravan is not realistic in practice.

Attention

The Volkswagen is a hybrid car. The calculated performance depends on the amount of power available in the battery. The advice and performance are based on average use where there is still a small amount of power in the battery.

Also make a calculation of the Volkswagen on the fuel engine only in case the battery is empty.

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Volkswagen Passat GTE Hybrid Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 1250 kg.
• Volkswagen Passat GTE Hybrid: 1922 kg.
• Noseweight: 70 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 65%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 227 points).
• Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 271 points).
• Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
• Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 13.3 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 250 points).
• No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
• On motorway inclines higher revs (3200 rpm) are needed.
• A speed of 61 mph (99 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.